Preventing Diabetes in Utah: A Report on Medicaid Funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program
This report, created by the One Utah Health Collaborative and Get Healthy Utah, evaluates Utah Medicaid’s coverage of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). The National DPP is an evidence-based lifestyle change program shown to help people with prediabetes prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior change support. Since becoming a covered Medicaid benefit in Utah in 2022, participation has remained low, raising concerns about barriers to access and delivery. This report reviews enrollment and completion data, highlights the challenges and successes of implementing the National DPP through Medicaid, and provides actionable recommendations to expand its reach and sustainability. By addressing these barriers, Utah has the opportunity to reduce diabetes risk, improve long-term health outcomes, and lower healthcare costs for its most vulnerable populations.
